Chris Lee (New York politician)

For other people named Christopher Lee, see Christopher Lee (disambiguation).

Chris Lee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 26th district
In office
January 3, 2009 – February 9, 2011
Preceded byThomas M. Reynolds
Succeeded byKathy Hochul
Personal details
Born
Christopher John Lee

(1964-04-01) April 1, 1964 (age 60)
Kenmore, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMichele Lee
Children1
Residence(s)Clarence, New York, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Rochester (BA)
Chapman University (MBA)

Christopher John Lee (born April 1, 1964) is a former American politician and former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for New York's 26th congressional district. He served from January 2009 until he resigned on February 9, 2011,[1] after it was revealed that he had solicited a woman on Craigslist.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference ABC-20110209 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Rep. Chris Lee resigns after reports of Craigslist flirtation - The Washington Post". The Washington Post.